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YG51 UWD

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,050 mi
Last recorded210,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 UWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 210,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 207,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 204,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 198,323 miles

play in offside front steering arm

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2014 184,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 184,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 171,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 155,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

petrol cap sealing washer deterioated but not split

slight play near side front steering arm

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 9 Feb 2012 155,802 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

petrol cap sealing washer deterioated but not split

slight play near side front steering arm

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 142,749 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 142,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 131,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged by under inflation

Pass 3 Mar 2009 120,070 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 120,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,414 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YG51 UWD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG51 UWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG51 UWD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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